By Tisha Lewis, FOX 32 News reporter - bio | email
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
A chaotic commute home greeted scores of commuters after a South Shore east bound train was halted at the height of rush hour.
"At first we didn't know what was going on but then they're saying that some lines down or something between here and there so all we can do is wait... Let's see we left Chicago at about 4:00pm," said Lorena Fleming.
Early Wednesday evening, overhead wire damage disabled a South Shore east bound train bringing service to a screeching halt east of East Chicago near the Gary International Airport. At least three train cars were reportedly damaged and the accident prompted rolling delays and cancellations leaving many commuters stranded.
"We're hoping someone can come get us but we're waiting to hear," said Mina Kuppe.
By 7pm, the South Shore line was still not operating east of Hammond - that changed 30 minutes later when service resumed after maintenance personnel were called to assess the damage.
Despite the restoration of service, several commuters had already arranged carpools and cabs after waiting hours at a Hammond train station.
"Now she's calling me from Hegewisch and she can't even get to the Hegewisch station because there's two trains in front of her so I'm just kind of waiting to see when she's going to get in from Hegewisch, then I'll take her to East Chicago to get her car and then we'll all go home and then I'll have a drink... a nice single molt scotch," said Susan Gryfakis.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:49:53 GMT
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Monday, February 25 2013 1:41 PM EST2013-02-25 18:41:37 GMT
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:44:55 GMT
In Englewood, Altgeld Elementary is shutting down, but staying open. Wentworth Elementary is moving there and taking over, making everyone unhappy about something.
In Englewood, Altgeld Elementary is shutting down, but staying open. Wentworth Elementary is moving there and taking over, making everyone unhappy about something.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:41:10 GMT
Jenn Gibbons embarked on a two month trip around the perimeter of Lake Michigan to raise money for the non-profit organization she founded for breast cancer survivors called Recovery on Water, or ROW.
Jenn Gibbons embarked on a two month trip around the perimeter of Lake Michigan to raise money for the non-profit organization she founded for breast cancer survivors called Recovery on Water, or ROW.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:28:58 GMT
Members of the Board of Education will likely vote Wednesday to shut down dozens of schools, but sources tell FOX 32 News that at least a few on a list of 54 proposed closings will likely be spared.
Members of the Board of Education will likely vote Wednesday to shut down dozens of schools, but sources tell FOX 32 News that at least a few on a list of 54 proposed closings will likely be spared.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:20:15 GMT
Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of Moore, Okla. for survivors of a tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least nine children.
Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of Moore, Okla. for survivors of a tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least nine children.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:42:17 GMT
A man impersonating a police officer pulled over a northwest suburban student as she was drove to school Monday, searching her car before letting her leave, Pioneer Press is reporting.
A man impersonating a police officer pulled over a northwest suburban student as she was drove to school Monday, searching her car before letting her leave, Pioneer Press is reporting.
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